AS / A Level English Language and Literature

AS / A Level English Language and Literature


Key facts

Full or part time, one or two years, level three course

A Level study is primarily intended to provide entry to Higher Education. Subject choices are vital for many degree subjects so students should research university entry requirements if they have specific degree subjects in mind.


Entry requirements

  • Five higher tier GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and/or Science dependant upon the subjects chosen. Additionally learners will normally be required to have a minimum GCSE grade B in the subject or related subject being studied at A level.
  • Federation learners will be admitted to individual subjects as normal after satisfying the entry requirements of their own school.

For mature applicants

  • Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.

Course Content

AS Level

    Unit 1 (Exploring Voices in Speech and Writing):

    • Written and spoken language and prose study
    • Close reading of one prose text: "Restoration" by Rose Tremain

    Unit 2 (Creating Texts):

    • Thematic study to produce own writing for different audiences and purposes. Theme: Gothic and the supernatural
    • One prose fiction text and one text from either drama or poetry and reading from a range of other texts

    A Level

    Unit 3 (Varieties in Language and Literature):

    • Written and spoken language and either drama or poetry study
    • Two drama or two poetry texts from a prescribed list and reading from a range of other texts

    Unit 4 (Presenting the World):

    • Topic-based research and reading leading to the production of own writing
    • One text from any genre and reading from a range of other texts

How you will be assessed

This assessment plan may be subject to change for 08/09 programme

AS Level

  • Unit 1: Exam
  • Unit 2: Coursework

A Level

  • Unit 3: Exam
  • Unit 4: Coursework

Additional qualifications

  • Key Skills
  • Learndirect

Things you may need for your course

  • Students must buy their own copies of the set literary texts and language textbook.

    • Please note that equipment costs may be subject to change


Fees

  • Full-time course, no fees
  • Part-time AS Level £180 (concessions £135/£105)
    • Valid until 31st July 2008

A Level Federation

Please note that Pembrokeshire College A Levels are run jointly with Tasker Milward and Sir Thomas Picton Schools in Haverfordwest. For more information contact our Admissions team.

For further information or to apply for this course contact the Admissions team on 0800 716 236 or click on the links below.


Course information, including fees, is subject to change - click HERE for further details.

Updated

November 2008